I just heard Tracy Wilson pick "Carmen" as her highlight of the World Competition. She said she felt it was under appreciated by the judges but not by the audience in London. And not by the audience of one at my house!

I just heard Tracy Wilson pick "Carmen" as her highlight of the World Competition. She said she felt it was under appreciated by the judges but not by the audience in London. And not by the audience of one at my house!

also cbc interviewed tessa and scott before their gala performance
tessa was wearing pink and looked radiant
they were really optimistic about next year and that their silver medal makes them hungry to win/motivated

Love the title! I agree with Tracy in that it was the performance of the night. I'm so happy for them that they had the chance to experience a hometown world championship. I wonder why they ended up changing the spin. Also feel that the combo lift and last rotational lift was the best I've seen it this season.

Same here! Tessa is such a beautiful dancer and skater. I think what angers me the most about this season is I think that this season has affected her confidence a bit and had people question what masterpieces their programs were. I'm glad that Scott is such an amazing partner and I think we're all so lucky that we were able to witness the beauty of their partnership and love for each other.

Excellent comparison - that's just it - how do you complete and refine the movement when you're racing around the ice? There is not one movement, position without purpose, everything is refined with Tessa - fingertips to pointed toes . . . her carriage, just beautiful.

Hey, I am just making a point, I am not trying to insult Meryl Davis, I am simply offering an example of why I think Tessa Virtue is the better dancer. I just want to make myself clear because I know other people read this. I think it is OK for me to use a fair argument as to why I consider Tessa to be much more superior.

Also, while we're at it, compare their arm movements as well. It's all there, I am not making anything up.

Hey, I am just making a point, I am not trying to insult Meryl Davis, I am simply offering an example of why I think Tessa Virtue is the better dancer. I just want to make myself clear because I know other people read this. I think it is OK for me to use a fair argument as to why I consider Tessa to be much more superior.

Also, while we're at it, compare their arm movements as well. It's all there, I am not making anything up.

Same here! Tessa is such a beautiful dancer and skater. I think what angers me the most about this season is I think that this season has affected her confidence a bit and had people question what masterpieces their programs were. I'm glad that Scott is such an amazing partner and I think we're all so lucky that we were able to witness the beauty of their partnership and love for each other.

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I fear the same, elle
and I'm with you, I looove how much they support each other.

Thanks for the gifs, Golightly. I think it highlights the difference between the two styles of movement.

Hey, I am just making a point, I am not trying to insult Meryl Davis, I am simply offering an example of why I think Tessa Virtue is the better dancer. I just want to make myself clear because I know other people read this. I think it is OK for me to use a fair argument as to why I consider Tessa to be much more superior.

Also, while we're at it, compare their arm movements as well. It's all there, I am not making anything up.

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Tessa engages her shoulders in a way that adds subtlety to the movement. She varies their position and the tension she holds in her shoulders and arms. That level of detail is remarkable.
And don't worry, I think it is clear that you are making a respectful critique.